Every once in a while,
I'll find a piece of filet crochet.
This blue filet crochet graces both
ends of a runner I purchased recently.
Can you see the leaves in the design?
Filet crochet only uses two stitches --
the chain stitch and the double crochet stitch.
The patterns for beautiful filet crochet designs
feature a graph with "open" blocks
and "colored" blocks.
The colored blocks or squares
signify when to fill in a stitch with
a double crochet on that row.
These double crocheted blocks create splendid designs
once all of the rows are finished.
This runner's creator used a less than stellar
handpainted muslin for the center.
I'm considering using the filet crocheted ends
to decorate a blue pieced and quilted runner,
but I dislike cutting linens that are in good condition.
Any suggestions?
Click on the link below to find
beginner instructions for filet crochet.
Simply scroll down toward the lower portion
of this link's page.
If, like me, you prefer to buy the finished product,
there are many Etsy sellers who offer these
handmade treasures.
What a gorgeous coverlet! Dated 1927.
Pretty for spring!
An elegant and affordable pattern.
This runner is similar in construction to mine!
While I'm deciding whether or not to recreate
this vintage piece, I sometimes display it here --
in my window seat.
Do you have a piece of filet crochet?
Amy
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI have a few pieces of filet crochet my friend made, I think they are so pretty. I don't know how to make anything like that myself! I don't think I could see well enough to do that kind of work!
Your banner is so pretty, I like it very much!
Hope you have a great week,
Dorothy
What pretty pieces!!! Hope you have a great week, Laura
ReplyDeleteEvening Amy, I love vintage lace and linens but not very knowledgeable in them. It is a joy to read your posts because you are! I was tickled to read your comment on the baby bassinet...I guess "us" girls think a like! Our ladies tea was beautiful and so enjoyable....Have a blessed week~~~Roxie
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